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Vatican Swiss Guard Abandons Historic Uniform Tradition

In a groundbreaking departure from centuries of tradition, the Vatican's Swiss Guard is set to replace its iconic Renaissance-era uniform with modern tactical gear, marking the most significant change in the elite force's 517-year history.

Swiss Army Ditches Red Uniforms After 128 Years

The Swiss Army abandons its traditional red uniforms after 128 years, adopting new camouflage patterns for enhanced operational effectiveness in modern security environments.

Swiss glaciers lose 10% of ice volume in two years

New research reveals Switzerland's glaciers have suffered catastrophic melting, losing 10% of their total volume since 2022 in what scientists call an 'absolutely exceptional' climate emergency.

Pete Hegseth's military record under scrutiny

Exclusive investigation reveals Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth may have misrepresented his military service record, including unverified claims about completing elite combat diver training at Quantico.

Veterans condemn Hegseth's 'dangerous' generals speech

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth faces fierce criticism from veteran communities after delivering a controversial speech accusing senior US military leaders of 'woke ideology' and incompetence, sparking concerns about political division within armed forc

Army sergeant punished for 3am trainee ironing party

A British Army sergeant is facing disciplinary action after ordering trainee soldiers to iron their uniforms in the middle of the night during an unofficial party, raising serious questions about military conduct and welfare standards.

Golf Heals Wounded War Heroes' Battle Scars

Discover how a unique golf tournament is transforming lives, offering rehabilitation and camaraderie for British military veterans who've made immense sacrifices for their country.

National Guard Deployed as Gardeners in Washington DC

In a surreal twist, National Guard troops stationed in Washington DC have been photographed performing menial gardening tasks, including weeding and rubbish collection, around the Tidal Basin. The images have ignited a fierce debate about the appropriate

Army Major's suicide over career stress fear

A promising British Army Major's tragic suicide reveals the devastating human cost of military mental health stigma. Major James Willis's inquest hears he feared his career would suffer if he spoke about overwhelming stress.

Swiss Airlines Boeing 777 Engine Failure Over Boston

A Swiss International Air Lines Boeing 777-300 was forced into an emergency return to Boston after a harrowing engine failure. Shocking footage captures the moment the engine cowling tore apart mid-flight, sparking urgent FAA and NTSB investigations into

Putin in Combat Fatigues at Provocative War Games

Vladimir Putin makes a calculated show of force, inspecting massive 'Zapad-2021' military drills staged alarmingly close to the war-torn Kharkiv region, in a move Western analysts deem a direct message to NATO.

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Argentine Military Officers Charged in Conscript's Brutal Murder

In a shocking case that has gripped Argentina, a young military conscript, Francisco Tenorio Cerqueira Junior, was found brutally murdered. The prime suspects? His own superiors, now facing charges in a scandal that exposes deep-seated issues within the a

Royal Marine Dismissed After Mocking Conservative Pundits

A British Royal Marine has been discharged from service after a controversial video surfaced online showing him mocking American conservative commentators Charlie Kirk and Pete Hegseth, sparking a fierce debate about free speech versus military conduct.

US Generals Outsmart AI in War Games with Primal Intelligence

A stunning revelation from the world of military strategy: top US generals consistently defeated AI in war game simulations by harnessing primal human intelligence, creativity, and cunning. Discover the tactics that machines simply cannot compute.

UEFA's New Champions League Format Sparks Fury

European football's governing body, UEFA, faces mounting pressure as top leagues condemn the new 'Swiss model' Champions League format, warning it will create a 'de facto Super League' and harm domestic competitions.

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